A mulher sábia
A mulher sábia constrói sua casa sobre o fundamento do temor do Senhor. Sua sabedoria abençoa a família, a comunidade e as gerações futuras.
A sabedoria que edifica
A mulher sábia edifica sua casa. O temor do Senhor é o princípio da sabedoria e a instrução que conduz à honra.
Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding: for to know the law is the character of a sound mind.
The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will correspond therewith.
Seek the Lord and be strong, seek his face continually.
Virtude e excelência
A mulher virtuosa é coroada de força e dignidade. Ela abre a boca com sabedoria e a instrução da bondade está na sua língua.
Who shall find a virtuous woman? for such a one is more valuable than precious stones.
She puts on strength and honour; and rejoices in the last days. The ways of her household are careful, and she eats not the bread of idleness.
And her kindness to them sets up her children for them, and they grow rich, and her husband praises her. Many daughters have obtained wealth, many have wrought valiantly; but thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all.
Charms are false, and woman’s beauty is vain: for it is a wise woman that is blessed, and let her praise the fear of the Lord.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.
Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
Exemplo e influência
A mulher sábia é exemplo de fé e bom testemunho. Suas atitudes inspiram e seu legado abençoa as gerações que virão.